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Global Church News - Indian bishops ask to include women in feet washing ceremony Mar 18, 2016 Women can be included in the feet washing liturgical ceremony of Maundy Thursday in Catholic parishes across India, says a note circulated by the conferenc... (confirmed by 10 sources) [1]

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more. [2]

Pope: "I weep" for the Christians crucified in Syria Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope Francis has wept for Christians crucified in Syria. [3]

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church Only seven bishops had asked to delay the decision, but the majority of the Greek Synod decided to support Ukrainian autocephaly. [4]

Pope: Everything in the Church goes back to Mary's "Here I am" Benedict XVI consigned the ring, "a nuptial sign" to the 15 new cardinals. [5]

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace Vatican City (AsiaNews) During mass on World Peace Dayalso Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodPope Benedict XVI said that in a world dominated by terrorism, nihil... [6]

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal Bangkok (AsiaNews) - On receiving the news last Sunday that Pope Francis appointed him as cardinal, Mgr Kriengsak Kovithavanij said, "I entered the chapel near my office, and opened m... [7]

Vicar of Anatolia: Father Aho's conviction is 'surprising’ since no crime was committed “Giving bread and water to those who knock on the door of monasteries is a tradition that goes thousands of years,” Bishop Bizzeti said. [8]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 85% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Indian bishops ask to include women in feet washing ceremony Mar 18, 2016 Women can be included in the feet washing liturgical ceremony of Maundy Thursday in Catholic parishes across India, says a note circulated by the conferenc

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-06 · 41% match

The Catholic Church versus Duterte

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more.

[3] MM asianews.it · 44% match

Pope: "I weep" for the Christians crucified in Syria

Pope: "I weep" for the Christians crucified in Syria Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope Francis has wept for Christians crucified in Syria.

[4] MM asianews.it · 41% match

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church Only seven bishops had asked to delay the decision, but the majority of the Greek Synod decided to support Ukrainian autocephaly.

[5] MM asianews.it · 41% match

Pope: Everything in the Church goes back to Mary's "Here I am"

Pope: Everything in the Church goes back to Mary's "Here I am" Benedict XVI consigned the ring, "a nuptial sign" to the 15 new cardinals.

[6] MM asianews.it · 39% match

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace Vatican City (AsiaNews) During mass on World Peace Dayalso Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodPope Benedict XVI said that in a world dominated by terrorism, nihil

[7] MM asianews.it · 39% match

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal Bangkok (AsiaNews) - On receiving the news last Sunday that Pope Francis appointed him as cardinal, Mgr Kriengsak Kovithavanij said, "I entered the chapel near my office, and opened m

[8] MM asianews.it · 36% match

Vicar of Anatolia: Father Aho's conviction is 'surprising’ since no crime was committed

Vicar of Anatolia: Father Aho's conviction is 'surprising’ since no crime was committed “Giving bread and water to those who knock on the door of monasteries is a tradition that goes thousands of years,” Bishop Bizzeti said.

[9] MM asianews.it · 36% match

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace At the Angelus Francis spoke again about the crisis in Ukraine and called on the Virgin Mary to move “the conscience of the political leaders”.

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